so how does this work

[tompi90]

---

Members do not see this ad.

I have a friend who is interested in applying to med school at either cambridge or oxford. However I don't know how the procedure works and their website is pretty confusing so I was wondering: What is the admissions procedure for applying to those two uni's from the U.S.? What is the admissions criteria? Can you still get a residency in the U.S. if you went to either of them?

 

[tompi90]

oh come on...im sure someone here must know since everyone in this forum go to U.K. medical schools...

 

[jnuts]

Sorry Tompi, this forum actually over-represents the R of Ireland Schools quite a bit so not all of the information will be valid to you.

1) Admissions: you're right this is really complicated at Ox and Camb. Somthing to keep in mind that may help is that Medicine is an undergraduate degree here so don't look for a graduate school application or a specific medical school application. One would apply to the medical programme at the undergraduate level (you still graduate with the equivallent to the American MD).

There may also be a specific category for students applying to a second bachelors degree (affiliate student). The easiest way to get information is to call the school.

2)Getting back to the States: again there are no easy answers. However, all the information about this topic on this forum is valid for applicants from both Ireland and the UK. The short answer is that its complicated but quite feasible to get a residency in the US after a degree here. The specific chances are complicated by what State you'd like to return to, what specialty you are interested in, and if your immigration status in the States. The specifics can be found on the Residency Match Service website http://www.nrmp.org/ .

One really important note about the UK is that post-graduate training opportunities are severly restricted for non-EU citizens after graduating (if you have a dual citizenship this isn't an issue). This policy is trickling down to Uni admissions. The top teir might be a little different.

 

[pattycanuck]

oh come on...im sure someone here must know since everyone in this forum go to U.K. medical schools...

With all due respect, have you looked at the thread's main page (UK and Ireland) and noted that the average entry/thread occurs every 1-2 days and not hours? On top of that, as stated, this forum is heavily weighted to those who are looking on information on Ireland vs. the UK - would be nice to see more UK input...

 

[bambi]

You apply through UCAS just like everyone else which it clearly states on their sites! The only difference is you might have to phone them to ask about admissions requirements. I just checked the Oxford website and it couldn't be more self-explanatory.

 

[bambi]

This policy is trickling down to Uni admissions. The top teir might be a little different.

It's really not, at all, and it is unlikely to affect admissions in the near future, applications maybe.

There is no such thing as tiers in UK med schools, all are technically considered totally equal.